Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL), the chambers #2 guy, announced he will not seek a sixth term.
I wish I could show you my reaction, along with my mothers, but this is a family-friendly site.
After 28 years in the chamber, Durbin’s time in the Senate will end in January 2026.
Overall, Durbin has been in Congress for 44 years representing my home state.
Durbin is 80 years old. From his video:
The decision of whether to run for reelection has not been easy. I truly love the job of being a United States senator. But in my heart, I know it’s time to pass the torch.
So I’m announcing today that I will not be seeking reelection at the end of my term.
The people of Illinois have honored me with this responsibility longer than anyone elected to the Senate in our state’s history. I’m truly grateful.
Right now, the challenges facing our country are historic and unprecedented. The threats to our democracy and way of life are very real, and I can assure you I’ll do everything in my power to fight for Illinois and the future of our country every day of my remaining time in the senate,
I’ve given over half of my life to House and Senate congressional service. I’ve always tried to stand up to power on behalf of the people of Illinois and our country. But none of it would have been possible without my wife, Loretta, our kids, Christine, Paul and Jennifer, and my energetic and amazing grandchildren, as well as my extended family. They stood with me and accepted the demands of my public career. I’ve been blessed to have them. As well as the best senate staff anyone could ask for.
My Senate colleague, Tammy Duckworth is a trusted friend and an effective leader. She’ll be a real asset to Illinois and the nation as our state’s senior senator. We’re also fortunate to have a strong Democratic bench ready to serve. We need them now more than ever.
To the Illinoisans who gave this kid from East St. Louis a chance to serve, thank you for supporting me through the words and actions over the years.
Now that I have this announcement behind me, I need to get back to work.
Durbin served as a House representative in 1982 and stayed for six terms before entering the Senate in 1996.
So who will run?
We’ll likely see Reps. Robin Kelly, Raja Krishnamoorthi and Lauren Underwood.
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and Illinois State Sen. Robert Peters dropped hints.
Don’t be shocked if Rahm Emanuel pops up, too.
Illinois will likely elect a far-leftist. It’s not like the people of Illinois ever get a voice. Does anyone trust any election result from my home state?
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The end of Turban Durbin? Be still my beating heart!!
This was the seat former States Attorney for Cook County Kimm Foxx wanted. She was going to hang in there until Durbin retired and then run for that. Unfortunately she crossed Toni Preckwinkle (Cook County board president, county party chair, and boss) and all of a sudden for no clear reason at all (other than she was an incompetent, ideological, stupid hack, but never stopped a Democrat before) she left office.
I think she’s selling shoes now.
So I have no idea who will get this seat, but you can bet it’ll be an incompetent, ideological, stupid hack.
Or even one of his relatives.
My guess is Pritzger will no doubt want to run for his seat.
I applaud you. I could never use Pritzger and run in the same sentence.
Pritzker is not going to run for the Senate, he’s going to run for President.
So long as Cook County and the collar counties continue to vote for Democrats, the rest of us are doomed
Lots of votes are made up in advance
You misspelled “Crook County.”
Good riddance to Da Nang Dick.
You’re thinking of Dick Blumenthal from Connecticut.
You are correct, but really once you get down to brass tacks what’s the difference between them. One difference that stands out is that Durbin was of the right age to volunteer and serve in vietnam but of course he didn’t.
Dick is a dick
But he’s leaving a trail of destruction behind him while pocketing tens of millions on the take
Only Schumer can claim to be the most anti-American in the Senate, but Durbin held down the second spot. In my lifetime, he has been a constant anti-American on every subject that has come before the Senate. He approved most of the vile Federal judges that we see in action against Trump today. Of course, he had help from Collins, Murkowski, and McConnell.
to be replaced by maga!!!
probably not
If there’s one person whom I’d like to piss on their grave when they depart this world, it’s Durbin.
He went on the Senate floor and called our troops Nazis. I’ve never forgotten that.
I almost never wish Ill will on anyone, but I hope this SOB suffers more than a little when he sheds his mortal coil.
Can he go on and just go now?
American gun owners will hoist a brew tonight to this traitor’s retirement.
About damn time.
Say goodnight, Dick.
Loathsome human being.